In Hajstorp you stay at the cozy hostel next to the Göta Canal.
Perssons in Backen serves fantastic fish dinners.
Pensionat Perssons i Backen has nice rooms in Sjötorp.
In this family-friendly cycling package you will experience the Göta Canal and its history. You'll cycle on the car-free canal bank through a picturesque landscape, along rolling fields and historic locks. Stop along the way, treat yourself to good food, comfortable accommodation and discover the hidden treasures of the Göta Canal on two wheels.
Töreboda, nestled in the heart of the Göta Canal's western region in Västergötland where the railway intersects the canal, serves as the ideal launchpad for your adventure. With excellent train connections, arriving and starting your journey here is a breeze. The guest harbor boasts delightful cafes and restaurants, allowing you to savor local delicacies. Wander along the scenic pathway featuring unique benches, donated by Töreboda's businesses, designed for relaxation and contemplation. Vibrant music and lively atmosphere fill the summer evenings, providing the perfect setting for your unforgettable Göta Canal experience.
The bike package starts in Töreboda, where you pick up your bike and a picnic lunch at Café Visthuset.
On the first day you cycle on flat terrain towards Tåtorp along the historic towpaths where the boats were once pulled by oxen when the canal was used as a transport route for freighters. Here is Sweden's longest avenue. Don't forget to visit the Göta Canal's only hand-cranked lock, located in Tåtorp.
You stay at Hajstorp Slusscafé & Vandrarhem, located in the old bridge keeper's cottage at the lock in Hajstorp. Here you will find a nice room and a simple dinner. In the evening you can sit down, enjoy the genuine canal environment and watch the boats passing by.
After a delicious breakfast, the journey continues towards Sjötorp, the port of Göta Canal on Lake Vänern. The road to Sjötorp is mostly downhill and you pass several locks that offer opportunities to take breaks and marvel at the art of locking. Sjötorp is a picturesque place where you can walk around among warehouses and small stalls. Don't forget to visit the interesting Göta Canal Museum!
You check in at Perssons i Backens Pensionat in Sjötorp. In the evening, choose a main course of your choice from the restaurant's menu to enjoy on the pier, right next to the Göta Canal. Perssons i Backen serves fantastic fish dinners.
The morning begins with a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by a leisurely bike ride back to Töreboda at your own pace. Seize the opportunity to revisit some of your favorite spots along the way before returning the bikes!
The payment for the cycling package is made directly to the organizer.
Applicable cancellation costs:
- free cancellation up to 7 days before the start date.
- between 7 and 2 days before the start date: 50% of the package's total price.
- from 2 days before the start date: 100% of the total price.
Thank you for your feedback! We will take care of it and will also pass your feedback on to the relevant partners and investigate what happened. There should of course be soap in the toilets (pandemic or not), and in addition it is always organic. We at Cafe Visthuset are passionate about creating sustainable experiences and are careful that our partners do the same. Great that it worked out so well with the food on the last day, despite old info. Thank you for your visit and welcome to ride again!
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Adrian Gustafson, Cafe Visthuset